Childhood Practice (previously HNC Early Education and Childcare) HNC

What is special about this course?

If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you.

This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs.

This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory into practice, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice, in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice.

On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.

Special features

You will undertake a 60-day work placement which includes completion of three units from the SVQ 3 Social Services: Children and Young People

The course meets the registration requirements set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for those working in a care setting

You can study full-time or part-time (at some campuses) to suit your own personal circumstances

At certain campuses individual units can be studied as continuous professional development (CPD)

Further progression into teacher training may also be an option, subject to the required entry qualifications

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What our students, graduates and staff say

I really enjoyed the video conference discussions with my tutor as they made it seem like we were in the same room. She was hugely supportive during my online studies. I've gained experience in a work place setting which has helped in both my current childcare and dance jobs. This will also make applying for roles easier as it shows some previous experience.

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